How to Let Go

by Merci Gracia | Oct 2, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Fear, Focus

You’ve heard that ‘letting go’ is an effective method to help you get centered and find peace of mind. But what exactly does that mean? It means dropping thoughts of dissatisfaction, anger, jealousy, fear or insecurity. Sometimes that may seem like a...

Anxiety is Fear

by Merci Gracia | Jul 1, 2012 | Attention, Create, Ease, Fear, Imagine

When you worry about the future, it’s usually because you fear that things won’t work out as you hope. You might be right, but it’s just as likely that you’re not. It doesn’t make sense to expend energy being miserable about...

Why Comparison Doesn’t Work

by Merci Gracia | Jun 18, 2012 | Cooperation, Fear, interpretation, Perception

You might think that comparing yourself to others will inspire better performance and motivate you to achieve greater glory. However, it’s a double-edged sword. Either you don’t match up, which doesn’t feel good, or you feel better than, which...

False Fear

by Merci Gracia | Jun 16, 2012 | Fear, Feelings, Love, Perception

There are moments in your life when you’re in danger and fear helps to keep you safe. But most of the time, the fear you feel represents a threat to your sense of identity. You may worry that others won’t see you as you’d like them to and you might...

Failure Facilitates Success

by Merci Gracia | Jun 4, 2012 | Beliefs, Challenges, Fear, interpretation, Solutions, Success

You might feel like a failure if  you don’t achieve the expected outcome in the desired time frame. But, an enormous portion of human creativity and innovation results from the unintended consequences of failures. They can also grow your personal understanding...